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#3211 of 4,742 schools in NY
Queens School of Inquiry (the)
High School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY
A New York City Geographic District #25 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158-40 76TH RD, Flushing, NY 11366
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Queens School of Inquiry (the) score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Queens School of Inquiry (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,402
Median home value
$950,200
Median rent
$2,101/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F Kennedy Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Al-mamoor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Mesivta Chofetz ChaimPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #25
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #43 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Queens School of Inquiry (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Queens School of Inquiry (the)
Queens School of Inquiry (the) is a public high school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 589 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,211 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Queens School of Inquiry (the)
What grades does Queens School of Inquiry (the) serve?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens School of Inquiry (the) is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queens School of Inquiry (the) rank in NY?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) ranks #3,211 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Queens School of Inquiry (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queens School of Inquiry (the) has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Queens School of Inquiry (the) a charter school?
No, Queens School of Inquiry (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queens School of Inquiry (the) a Title I school?
No, Queens School of Inquiry (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
64.7% of students at Queens School of Inquiry (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (718) 380-6929
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11366)
- 12,967
- Area average commute
- 46.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11366; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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